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Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 17311109 - 18061019

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

George W. Forbes Papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS Am.282
Scope and Contents This collection consists of correspondence sent to George W. Forbes, as well as typescript drafts of 18 biographies of eminent Black historical figures that Forbes wrote. Also inlcuded are several letters addressed to Elizabeth H. Forbes in the years following her husband's death, and several issues of The Voice and The Crisis. The correspondence in the collection reflects Forbes’ work as a writer and scholar, particularly with...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1900-1936; 1900 - 1989